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From Likes To Law: The New Bill That Will Change The Game For Influencers In Colombia
Colombia's Senate has introduced Bill 394 of 2025, a groundbreaking legislative initiative that aims to formalize and regulate the digital content creation industry. The proposed law establishes mandatory transparency requirements for sponsored content, imposes strict guidelines for health and cosmetic product promotions, and creates a National Solidarity Protection Fund financed through development quotas and digital service taxes. Will this regulatory framework transform Colombia's social media landscape
Colombia Media & IT
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TSE Requires Electoral Compliance Plan From Digital Platforms
Brazil's Superior Electoral Court has mandated that digital platforms submit detailed compliance plans by August 16, 2026, outlining measures to safeguard electoral integrity and prevent misinformation during the 2026 elections. The ordinance applies to platforms with over 5 million monthly active users in Brazil, requiring comprehensive documentation of content moderation, AI governance, and coordinated behavior detection strategies. Non-compliance may result in public disclosure, direct regulatory supervi
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TSE Requires Electoral Compliance Plan From Digital Platforms
Brazil's Superior Electoral Court has mandated that digital platforms submit detailed compliance plans by August 16, 2026, outlining measures to safeguard electoral integrity and prevent misinformation during the 2026 elections. The ordinance applies to platforms with over 5 million monthly active users in Brazil, requiring comprehensive documentation of content moderation, AI governance, and coordinated behavior detection strategies. Non-compliance may result in public disclosure, direct regulatory supervi
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Alvará judicial vira obrigatório para influenciadores digitais mirins
O Decreto nº 12.880/2026 regulamenta o ECA Digital, estabelecendo regras específicas para proteção patrimonial de crianças e adolescentes que monetizam sua presença em redes sociais, games e plataformas digitais. O CNJ criou o Banco Nacional de Alvarás para centralizar autorizações judiciais obrigatórias quando houver exploração econômica da imagem de menores, definindo procedimentos para gestão de rendimentos e supervisão judicial.
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From Likes To Law: The New Bill That Will Change The Game For Influencers In Colombia
Colombia's Senate has introduced Bill 394 of 2025, a groundbreaking legislative initiative that aims to formalize and regulate the digital content creation industry. The proposed law establishes mandatory transparency requirements for sponsored content, imposes strict guidelines for health and cosmetic product promotions, and creates a National Solidarity Protection Fund financed through development quotas and digital service taxes. Will this regulatory framework transform Colombia's social media landscape
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Global Advertising Lawyers Alliance (GALA)
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Chronicle Of A $700 Million Fine
A major Colombian brewery faced a USD$220,000 fine from the Superintendence of Industry and Commerce for mishandling a promotional campaign linked to soccer tickets. The company violated consumer protection laws by changing contest rules mid-campaign and omitting essential information, leaving over 4,000 customers without promised benefits. This case provides critical lessons for entrepreneurs on how to structure legally compliant promotions that protect both customers and business reputation.
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